Bear Hunts & Broadheads

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  1. jlewis1315

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    what broadhead are you guys using on your bear hunts?
     
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    Been using plain Jane 3 blade muzzies for 30 years.
    Never failed me. Have shot about 50 with them.
     
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    30 years - tried and true. I'll check them out thank you
     
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    Kyle Sinclair-Smith Weekend Warrior

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    I shoot SlickTrick 100 grain Magnums for everything from Deer, Bears, to Moose and Elk
     
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    kb1785 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm assuming black bears? I used 100 gr. Rage Hypodermics on several and have never lost a bear.
     
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    Bear are easy to kill of shot correct.
    They ALWAYS die within 50 yards ( usally within 30 yards). If double lunged or heart shot.
    Been in on about 300 bear kills and willl not allow any expandable head in camp!
    I want an entry n exit.
    Trailing in the dark ain't fun!, And I've had way too much ( fun) chasing bear shot with expandable heads.
     
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    Magnus black hornets.
     
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    Shot them with old original Snuffers and 3 blade Muzzy. I agree you have to get that exit hole. Too much hair will slow the blood.
    Can’t wait to put a Iron Will in one!
     
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    kb1785 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I agree about bears being easy to kill. That surprised me when I first started hunting them as opposed to a whitetail. Shot placement is key as it is with any game animal and I had to learn that I needed to aim a little differently for a bear than I would for a whitetail. 300 bear kills is an accomplishment!
     
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    Western MA Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I've shot quite a few bears with my trusty NAP Spitfire Maxx. I've never had an issue.
     
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